Historical information

History House Collection

Physical description

Surf life saving type. Circa 1960's. Polished wooden arched frame, chrome plated brass fittings, wooden reel, bronze
and wooden handle, chrome plated brass brake assembly. Yellow polythene rope and red terylene harness complete
with shoulder straps and clasp.

Inscriptions & markings

Front: On each end of reel lettered in black outlined in gold. "Portland Surf Life Saving Club founded 1934.
Back: -